There were others, of course. Holly Bank no 3 (formerly Darfield no 1) and diesels D3429 and D2911 were in action, taking turns on the coal, freight and passenger trains. But stars of the show were two of the smallest standard gauge steam locomotives - Colin McAndrew (Barclay 1223 of 1911) and Teddy (Peckett 2012 of 1941). Colin is certainly small, but Teddy, with his 2’0” driving wheels, must surely be the smallest in working order?

It was the “Spring Gala” at Chasewater, and though the weather wasn’t very spring-like (cold and sunny giving way to cold...), the railway did its best. The three full-line trains run back and forth, swapping locomotives at every opportunity, while Colin and Teddy scuttle along between Brownhills West and Chasewater Heaths, one at each end of the short brake van train. It’s all good fun!Link: Chasewater Railway